Homer. Stillwater, et al... dudes your North American bias is showing big time. I'm an ex- African PH in multiple countries - not SA - I hunted in the 80's. Actually I downplay the numbers very significantly, simply because as demonstrated here, as Americans, we can't grasp the concept. We pay our fees, pray for a tag, and get to go hunt. Geez... This year I have was blessed with 3 very special tags, in a very tough hunting and health altering year. I have blanked on the 2 trophy elk. Never fired a shot. So far I'm 19 days in field after my Nevada DBH, same story. Never fired a shot. Going back for last 6 days.
Think whatever you will, Merry Christmas, mine will be spent driving. I know the Internet is full of specious writings and elusive facts, but those things do not live in my words. Have a very Happy New Year, One and all, and may the blessings of the season follow you well into the new year!